Modern society is characterised by a spike in the amount of data generated, which is available in a growing number of forms and formats. The potential of this ‘data revolution’ also reaches the
shores of international organisations (IOs), which face the challenge of continuously adapting to this ever-changing data environment, to be able to integrate the potential of new forms of data in their operations and mandates.
The reflections in this paper have been informed by the Data Talks, which converge representatives from IOs in Geneva with the aim of sharing best practices, experiences, and lessons learned about data across silos and institutions.
